Facility enhancements to improve Golden Eagle soccer fan experience

Crews have been hard at work on the facility, putting down
concrete on the west side of the field in preparation to move
bleachers from the east side to the west. The team benches as well
as the scorers’ facility will move to the east side for the
2011 season.

“Since we play afternoon games, the sun used to set in our
fans’ faces,” says coach Daniel Brizard, who embarks on
his second season with the Golden Eagles this fall. “With the
switch, it will be at their backs, and it will be better for
spectator viewing. We wanted to make our games more fan-friendly,
and we hope to attract more spectators who wouldn’t have come
because they didn’t want to battle the sun.”

With the installation of a concrete walkway just west of the
field, the playing surface will shift several feet to the east in
order to ensure the safety of players.

Fans will also enjoy a new scoreboard, which was installed at
the field earlier this summer. The playing surface has been leveled
as well, removing some of the bumps and dips and making for a
smoother field for the Golden Eagles and their opponents.

“We’re excited,” said Brizard. “These
changes won't affect the soccer team too much, but we think the
fans will like the enhancements.”

Tech opens the 2011 season on the road with an exhibition match
at Alabama A&M on Thursday, Aug. 11. The first home match of
the season is set for Friday, Aug. 19 as the Golden Eagles will
play host to UT Chattanooga at 4 p.m. Tech will then take the field
again Sunday, Aug. 21, to host Belmont at 1 p.m.

Admission is free for all of Tech's regular season home soccer
matches.